The McDowell County Public Library serves over 45,000 residents of McDowell County through two locations in the cities of Marion and Old Fort. The library maintains a collection of approximately 98,000 volumes and circulates roughly 171,780 items per year. Its collections include books, audiobooks, magazines, CDs, DVDs, hotspots, Chromebooks, and laptops. Library services include meeting rooms, WiFi, public computers, printing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing services. Additionally, the library hosts storytime events, tax preparation assistance, crafts, and other community programs.